Storing underwear
Underwear can be stored in a separate cabinet or neatly folded in dresser or closet drawers. Nowadays, designers have developed convenient organizers for linen. All kinds of drawers and drawers with separate cells help organize storage space. They are so convenient to use that once you try them, it is simply impossible to give them up. With this storage method you can quickly find the things you need. Everything is always in sight and within reach.”
Basics of hosiery storage
Not many people come to the conclusion that stockings, socks, bras and other small wardrobe items need to be stored correctly. Often they are simply thrown into a separate drawer of a dresser or closet. And then they get nervous, looking for a pair of identical socks or tights in the right color. Although it’s enough to just organize yourself and teach yourself to fold things neatly.
If you position your hosiery correctly, choosing the right accessory will take a minimum of time.
Bras with thick cups should not be wrinkled
How to fold bras correctly?
Every woman should know that an incorrectly folded bra is practically a spoiled product. If you fold a center-folded bra, fold one cup, and place it in the other, unsightly creases and wrinkles will appear in your underwear.
... So, how to fold bras correctly?
It is better to fold bras one by one in the straightened state
... This way you will save space and preserve your products. By storing laundry in this way, you can easily reach any bodice without disturbing the rest. As for lace bodices without cups, there are no problems with them, they are not subject to deformation, so you can fold them in any way you like.
Bras with foam or other shaped cups are sometimes folded in another relatively safe way, but should be used with caution. The product is folded in the center at the intersection of the cups so that the cups fit into each other, but there is no need to fold one. This is a fairly popular way to store bras, although it is not recommended to use it all the time.
Now let's talk about how to fold bras in the closet and store them properly.
Jackets
Jackets are uniform items that are prone to deformation. The ideal storage method is on hangers in a vertical cabinet compartment. Can be rolled up for transportation or short-term storage.
Instructions for folding the jacket:
- Unfasten the item. Straighten your lapels.
- Turn one shoulder outward. You can do it with a sleeve right away.
- Fold the jacket in half vertically. Check sleeves, lapels, straighten. They should run parallel to the body.
- Now you can fold it into a roll. Or fold it in half. It is not recommended to make more folds.
If the jacket is sent for long-term storage, soft fabric, cotton pads, and napkins are placed under the buttons when screwing them in. Otherwise, the fittings will be imprinted on things.
A compact way to fold a jacket
How to properly store underwear in a closet
We looked at how to fold women's and men's panties beautifully and neatly. It's time to find a suitable place for them. You can’t just throw pipes or rolls into a locker and organize a warehouse at home. Styling won't help either. It is also necessary to position your bras correctly. A regular payment requires the right organization.
Bras
Underwear is more than just panties. Questions about bras are often asked. They deteriorate if stored incorrectly: they stretch, the cups lose their shape, the straps are elastic. Hooks can damage adjacent shirts and knitted sweaters.
Ways to store bras:
- banks. They are installed on shelves. Bras are laid vertically or horizontally;
- organizers with cells. The bra cups are folded together. The recess is filled with straps. The packs are placed in pockets;
- trunks. Special organizers with large cells. A straightened bra is placed in each pocket.
The choice depends on the models used. Foam glasses wrinkle easily and lose their shape. We recommend trunks and spacious drawers. Bras with soft cups can be folded compactly by placing them in the cells of a regular organizer.
Bras and bath bras should not be stored hanging. Elastic bands and elastic fabrics stretch.
Where to store panties
Panties are one of the main items in our wardrobe. Respect for this delicate piece of clothing will allow you to use it longer. Although briefs take up little space, they also need to be stored properly.
- For these purposes, it is more convenient to allocate a separate shelf or drawer in the closet. Carefully fold the left and right sides of the panties on top of each other into a triangle or square. This method does not require the purchase of additional accessories. But from a practicality point of view, this is not very convenient. It is difficult to immediately find the right thing without breaking the entire box.
- Individual cells can be built into a separate drawer. With this storage method, you should twist this accessory into a tube and place it in the cells. For convenience, panties can be classified by color, density, seasons and frequency of use.
- The most convenient for storage are special organizers that can be placed on a shelf in a closet. These wardrobe underwear are best worn in an organizer. And the search for your favorite thing will not take long.
Interesting ideas for storing women's panties
For convenience, you can make a square with small composite cells in a drawer from cardboard strips, into which you can place panties.
Another interesting solution would be to glue several boxes together and place these homemade drawers in a chest of drawers.
How to fold laundry compactly?
In any wardrobe, it is very important to save space and organize it correctly. The location in the closet makes it easier to navigate and find the item you need. If you don't use a smart storage system for underwear, there is a risk that it will gradually take up all the available space and lose its attractive appearance.
Panty storage options
Panties are an important element of a woman's wardrobe. They need to be put away so that they are all visible and neatly stacked. For this category of laundry, the Japanese konmari method, which involves folded storage, is suitable. After the panties are folded, they are placed vertically in a box or organizer with small cells.
Bra storage options
Bras require careful handling. They are stored separately from other things, and also separately from each other. The bra should not be folded in half, cup to cup. This storage method deforms the item and leaves dents.
Organizers with large longitudinal cells are used to store busts. You can also use vertically connected multi-tiered hooks.
Why is this necessary?
Many citizens who have a large number of items in their wardrobe do not always understand why they need to bother putting things away in neat, sorted piles. Because of this, small wardrobe items fall off haphazardly, which is not good.
For many, it will be a revelation, but neatly folded underwear has the following advantages over panties scattered in a chaotic manner throughout the drawer:
- The material from which the panties are made does not wrinkle, which increases safety and further shelf life. This is especially true for expensive items that are made from delicate, capricious fabric.
- You don't have to turn the entire drawer upside down to find those very panties that you really want to wear today.
- You'll be surprised at how much free space you'll have in your closet once your clothes are nicely folded and sorted into their proper places.
Note! Neatly folded underwear has a positive effect on human health. You won’t have to be nervous and angry looking for clothes that have gone missing somewhere if they are in their place. The nervous system will thank you very much.
How to store bras
The main and favorite item of a woman's wardrobe is the bra. You need to take the storage of bras seriously, because this item of clothing requires careful handling. To avoid deformation of the cups and stretching of the straps, storage must be taken seriously.
If there is an option for bras, you need to allocate a separate locker. And they should be stored directly on special transparent clothes hangers. This storage space is not only convenient, but also allows you to place several models side by side.
If this is not possible, you can store your bras in separate dresser drawers or on shelves in your closet. For convenience, you can put drawers or special organizers on the shelves. By folding bras cup by cup one at a time, you ensure not only safety and practicality, but also the preservation of your beauty.
If space is limited, you can stack the bras underneath each other. Then separate them by color, season, frequency of use.
Note! Push-up bras are stored open to prevent the cups from becoming deformed.
Useful tips
Before you start folding clothes, there are a few tips to keep in mind:
- After finishing washing, you should not leave laundry in the machine for a long time. Wrinkled items are more difficult to fold.
- Ventilate the closet constantly to prevent a musty smell.
- Keep cabinets and organizers dry. Excessive humidity is harmful.
- Wipe the dust inside at least once a month.
- Do not store torn items.
- You should sort through your laundry once a month.
- Do not store together with other clothing. Divide all things between each other. Fold separately from bras.
- It is advisable to constantly keep order on the shelf where things are stored.
Hangers
A long wet silk dress, a lace robe, an ugly jacket - all of this is hanging on my hangers.
Important: you should only hang things on hooks that will not become deformed from such storage.
Velvet hanger in fixed price
If you decide to hang your laundry on a hanger, the best option for this is hooks covered with fabric or smooth metal. Or like mine, with velvet appliqué.
Clothes hangers They definitely won’t damage delicate fabric and won’t swell, unlike wooden or cheap plastic.
By the way, some laundry came to me with plastic hangers. I don't throw them away, but I don't use them either.
For a fancy and delicate material, I recommend adding a coat hanger.
If there is very little space in the closet, a special accessory that hooks the hooks one after another will help.
How to store socks
Socks require no less attention than underwear. In order not to get confused and not to lose one of the pairs, you need to fold the sock to the sock, roll them into a tube and carefully fold the pairs next to each other. You should not stretch the elastic by putting one sock on top of another, although many are accustomed to this method of storage.
For greater convenience, you should allocate a separate box for socks or a box with separate cells for different colors, patterns and seasons. If this is not possible, then the organizer can be hung on the closet door, where it will take up minimal space.
You should also remember that men's socks are slightly larger than women's, which means they need larger compartments. A similar rule applies to warm winter socks. To properly organize storage, you should use organizers of different sizes.
How to store tights
It is very important that women wear tights correctly. It is better to use a separate box or organizer. Tights should be folded in half and rolled into a tube, or folded in half. It is better to separate the tights by color and density and carefully fold them next to each other. To avoid unpleasant situations when storing tights, you need to carefully inspect them and throw away damaged ones.
Organizing underwear storage - methods and recommendations
Many people leave their laundry untidy. Finding the right item takes a lot of time. And even things can get caught on each other when they are pulled out and torn apart. Proper storage of linen guarantees its integrity, safety and neat appearance. There are popular ways to organize your lingerie items in your closet.
Boxes
To make the cabinet shelves aesthetically pleasing, clean cardboard boxes are used as containers. If desired, they are covered with patterned fabric or wallpaper, silk ribbons and an openwork edge are attached. Shoe boxes are suitable for storage - they are neat and roomy. You can use those that sell expensive lingerie; socks, belts, chokers and other accessories are suitable for them.
Boxes are used carefully, as cardboard products quickly wear out and lose their aesthetic appearance.
Closed and open shelves are suitable for placing drawers. The main thing is that they fit in size. Small boxes are preferred for panties and socks, while bras and T-shirts require a lot of space. The box should not protrude beyond the edge of the shelf, otherwise it will wear out and become deformed during use.
Convenience of organizers
A laundry organizer is a convenient and elegant thing. This is a box divided inside by partitions into several sections of the same or different sizes. When you use this filing tool, finding the right wardrobe item takes minimal time because everything is right in front of your eyes.
You can buy a ready-made organizer or make one yourself. To do this, you need to collect several small boxes made of cardboard, tin or plastic. They must be the same height, but can be of any shape. If the cardboard boxes vary in height, you can easily cut off the extra pieces. After this, it remains to secure the structure. If the boxes are cardboard, a stapler or office glue will do. If metallic - epoxy resin or double-sided tape. If it's plastic, use hot glue.
For storing socks and underpants in a closet, an organizer with small cells of the same square or honeycomb shape would be optimal. In them, laundry is stored folded into a “snail” shape - this is the most convenient. Usually the organizer is on the shelf, but there are models hanging on the cabinet door. This is a great space saver. Folded laundry will not fall off the hanging organizer if the cells are the correct size. They should be larger for men's clothes and warm knitted socks.
The bra organizer has larger compartments. Their optimal width, which prevents deformation of the cups, is 35-40 cm.
Tights can be twisted or folded lengthwise and then criss-crossed several times. Nylon products should be stored separately from other things so as not to accidentally tear or get caught on a hook or plate.
In addition to an organizer for storing underwear at home, today you can buy travel bags for neatly transporting bras, swimsuits, and panties.
Fabric bags
They are usually used to store dirty laundry before washing. Such products are convenient and do not require complex care. To save space, simply hang the bag on the bathroom door.
Many women keep their swimsuit in their bag. The item is washed in advance and dried thoroughly to prevent mold from growing in the closet. Swimwear should be stored separately from other items, and it is important to keep the humidity in the storage area low.
It is unacceptable to store a swimsuit in plastic wrap. Moisture may accumulate in it, as a result the item will become damp, fade and have an unpleasant odor.
Linen made of delicate materials, such as velvet, decorated with beads and rhinestones, is recommended to be stored in fabric bags. This way, things won’t rub against others, and they won’t become decor.
Hangers
Bras are great for storing bras, but they take up a lot of space. Therefore, there is a need for a structure that allows the hooks to be vertically attached to each other.
For everyday underwear, simple plastic hooks with bra strap hooks and panty hanger slots work well. The best option for delicate items is a smooth model made of metal or fabric. It is better not to use wooden hangers - there is a high risk of damaging lace details and delicate fabric. It is better to store delicate items in a case.
Lingerie is one of the most representative categories of our clothing. Yes, few people really see him. But believe me, this greatly affects our internal state and attitude towards ourselves. It’s not without reason that they say that a woman’s self-esteem can be understood by her underwear. What is yours: beautiful and comfortable or unloved, with pills, protruding “bones” and stretched straps? How do you store what is closest to your body? In this article we’ll just talk about this, we’ll look at different ways to fold and store underwear.
Shoe boxes
Many girls store their underwear in a dresser drawer or on a shelf in their closet. To avoid clutter, it is very convenient to use ordinary shoe boxes or their lids . If desired, they can be decorated with beautiful fabric or, as I did in my time, with the remains of wallpaper.
Special organizers for linen
For those who want to not only organize space in the closet, but also think about the ideal place for their linen, plastic and
fabric organizers . This can be a simple storage case without any compartments, or a special organizer for underwear with compartments in which it is very convenient to put bras and panties. And the main thing is that such boxes are not only convenient, but also very stylish!
Plastic dividers
Dividers in the form of partitions and honeycombs , which are easily inserted into a dresser drawer, are great for storing underwear Thanks to the rigid structure of the cells, things will not get tangled or scattered around the box. Such partitions can be made from thick cardboard, and the cells can be short pieces of plastic pipes, cards and even toilet paper tubes. For beauty, the bottom can be covered with paper.
Vertical organizers
This option is suitable for those who do not have a separate dressing room or a spacious chest of drawers, but only a small wardrobe. Typically, such organizers with transparent pockets are used to store household small items and jewelry. But it will also come in handy for storing underwear, especially for children. It can be placed on inner closet doors or hanging rods.
Hangers
If you are the happy owner of a spacious dressing room, then you can allocate a part of the closet for your underwear, hanging it on hangers. These can be either special or small plastic hangers. In my opinion, this is the perfect way to keep your bras looking their best, making it easier to find the set you need.
Cases
Now on the Russian market there are not only organizers for storing underwear at home, but also travel organizers for underwear, which are very convenient for transporting bras and panties. It will keep your laundry clean, fresh and not wrinkled.
Ways to compactly fold underwear
To save closet space, you can resort to interesting ways to fold underwear.
Method No. 1. With a tube (roll)
1- Lay the panties out on a flat surface, right side up;
2- Fold the crotch so that the bottom seam and the top elastic are in line;
3- Roll the product horizontally.
Store the “tubes” vertically, close to each other. It is convenient to use this method for children's underwear , because... it itself is compact.
Method number 2. Square
This method is most suitable for folding men's briefs and boxers.
1- Place the panties face up;
2- Divide them vertically into three equal parts;
3- Fold the left and right parts of the linen inward in turn;
4- Fold the resulting rectangle. You should get a small neat square.
Method number 3. Roll
This method is used in her work by Marie Kondo, a Japanese consultant and author of four books on home organization. Fold beautiful women's panties with embellishment, such as a bow in the center of the waistband, so that they are visible from the outside.
1- Place the product face up with the main elastic facing you;
2- Fold the elastic edge away from you several times (try to make very thin folds);
3- Now turn the product over and fold the sides to the center;
4- Fold the crotch up so that it forms one line with the top;
5- Now you need to turn the roll inside out 3 times.
For more information about this method, see the video by Ekaterina Sukharskaya.
Method number 4. In your pocket
fold underwear in the form of classic women's panties, thongs and men's boxers by watching Victoria Kiriyenko's video.
1- Fold the side parts towards the center;
2- Fold the crotch to the middle;
3- Place 2 fingers inside the elastic and turn the product inside out.
How to fold bras
A common and unfortunate mistake is to flatten the cups and stack bras on top of each other. This is blatant negligence. Instead, place the bras next to each other, but not too tightly. By nesting the shoulder straps and side pieces inside the cups, you can support the cups and easily remove the bra you want without disturbing the rest of the row.
General recommendations for caring for bras
In summer, bras need to be refreshed daily , at other times the recommended washing frequency is every 3-4 wears.
Washing women's underwear should begin with reading the labels with information about washing rules.
From a hygienic point of view, hand washing the upper part of underwear is undesirable. After all, friction, crushing and twisting are contraindicated for such things, and it is quite difficult to wash off absorbed sweat and dirt without mechanical action. If the manufacturer allows you to use a washing machine for cleaning, then you should definitely use this opportunity.
When machine washing bras, it is necessary to use special devices in the form of mesh bags with a zipper, plastic capsules, spheres or balls , which help protect delicate items from additional friction and contact with other things.
The maximum water temperature for washing is 40°C degrees. The use of conditioners, softeners and chlorine bleaches is undesirable. Such drugs reduce the elasticity and durability of fibers. Laundry detergents for underwear or children's clothing - they are easier to rinse.
All fasteners and hooks must be fastened or secured. This action will protect things from snags and damage during water procedures.
When washing by hand, you will need to soak in warm soapy water or a solution of 2 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide dissolved in a liter of water, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
to dry your underwear in the fresh air. The bra is laid out on a terry towel or drying rack. You can also place the item on a clothesline, bending it over the central part. Hanging by the straps or fastening with clothespins is unacceptable due to the possibility of stretching the straps. Drying with a hairdryer or in the drum of an automatic machine is also prohibited.
Let's talk about swimsuits?
If you do not live on the coast or do not visit the pool, then you only need a swimsuit during a beach holiday, and during the rest of the year it should be stored properly so that the elastic fabric does not deform, fungus does not grow in the fabric, and the color does not fade.
Here are some simple tips:
1. It is important, when storing a swimsuit (even for a short time), to dry it completely. Even a small amount of moisture can cause mold to form. Another argument is that moisture spoils elastic fabrics.
2. A swimsuit is not a T-shirt, and it’s difficult to fold it straight. However, try to do this, and not just throw it in a crumpled form. Let the details of the swimsuit have as few folds as possible - this is the main advice.
3. Do not store them in a plastic ziplock bag. This will cause moisture to accumulate and eventually mold. If you put your swimsuit in a plastic bag, at least don’t zip it up.
4. For the winter , it is better to store your swimsuit in a woven bag or vacuum bag. Can be wrapped in tissue paper. And keep in places with constant temperature.
5. Summer storage is best organized on a shelf or in a dresser drawer, laying out the swimsuit on a horizontal plane (do not hang it!), in a separate box. For expensive swimsuits, it is better to define a box covered with fabric.
6. If you have several two-piece swimsuits , fold the panties separately and the top in another pile. It's more hygienic.
How do you take care of your swimsuits? What is your underwear storage system? Share your experiences and tips with us!
Boxes for underwear orders
Since I have a large collection and don’t have enough space in the closet, I store the second part in cramped linen drawers.
When I receive a beautiful, tight box with a magnetic flap and a satin “tongue,” my soul sings.
The boxes were distributed according to their intended purpose. I have a separate drawer for the harness. This is convenient because you know exactly where the thing you need is located.
Another box contains boudoir accessories: custom stocking and sock stands, the commonly used "basic" garter belt, lace cuffs, and so on.
Another box went under socks, the original packaging of which I did not keep. The rest lie one at a time in a paper bag.
But I still don’t have enough boxes or narrow boxes. Therefore, part of the boudoir collection is housed in branded thin cardboard boxes.
Sometimes I have funny stories about laundry drawers. One of them, a cute box of three Oysho panties, serves as a mini jewelry organizer for me. Now small badges, a choker, and earrings live there.
it is inconvenient to use for panties (it is too small and the panties will have to be folded for a long time so that they occupy the same original space), but for small jewelry - that’s all.
Storage Ideas and Organizational Finds
Let's look at some interesting ideas for storing socks and underwear:
- If there is no financial opportunity to purchase special organizers for storing things, you can make them yourself from shoe boxes. The main thing is that they are new and not dirty. To do this, a cover made of any fabric is sewn inside the box, and the outside of the box can be decorated in various ways. Cutting the organizer out of lace or using the decoupage technique will look beautiful. The main thing is to turn on your imagination;
- you can also make a special hanger yourself. You just need to glue the small hooks to the regular hook at the bottom. The latter can be made from wire. To prevent them from scratching the laundry and tightening the lace, place a piece of parlon or glue a bead on the edge of the hook. This will hide the end of the thread and will look great.
Handmade chests of drawers and boxes will become the centerpiece of your wardrobe.
Because no one will have these things. They are unique.
Underwear storage system
Hanging storage boxes
Bra cover
Ways to compactly fold underwear in a closet
To save space, various methods of folding panties are used: in strips, in a square, in a roll, in a pocket.
A tube (roll)
The panties are placed on a flat surface, folded in half, so that the bottom line is at the level of the upper elastic band. In a horizontal direction, you need to roll the laundry into a tube.
Square
On the front side, the surface of the panties is figuratively divided into three vertical parts of the same size. The left and right fold inward. Fold the resulting rectangle 1-2 times.
Roll
The KonMari method (Marie Kondo's name for Japanese storage method) is presented with visual tips on not only how to organize your underwear, but also how to organize your linens compactly in your closet.
To form a scroll of women's panties, you will need to place the garment right side up. The upper elastic band is folded in the opposite direction 2-3 times. It is necessary to turn the swimsuit face down, fold the sides towards the center. The bottom edge is bent to the same level as the top. The resulting roll is turned over three times.
In your pocket
The sides are folded in the center. We bend the bottom edge towards the center of the panties. Through the hole between the top elastic bands, the laundry is turned over, forming a pocket.
Folds into women's (left) and men's (right) panty pockets
Square
This method is the most compact and is perfect if you prefer to store laundry on closet shelves in special boxes. The process looks like this:
▪ Place the laundry on a table or other horizontal surface, face up, so that the bottom edge does not reach the top edge. 2. Fold the edges of the product: first the left, then the right.
▪ Turn your panties over. 4. Make sure that the edges of the product meet in the middle. Then you will get a beautifully folded square.
